atorvastatin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of atorvastatin
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Cheaper generics added up, too, with extra atorvastatin supplies costing $15.6 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
Although there are several statin medications, all participants in this study were taking either atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, so the impact of adding recaticimab to other statins may differ, researchers note.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2023
The process, it turns out, is a bit different depending on whether it’s the brand name version of the drug—like Lipitor—or the generic version, like atorvastatin.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2023
Dr. Graveline was convinced that his amnesia episodes were triggered by atorvastatin.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2023
She had already tried at least three statins, including atorvastatin, the one being tested, but always developed flulike symptoms and cramps in her legs so painful she could barely walk.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2016
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